Common use of MONITORING AND EVALUATION FRAMEWORK Clause in Contracts

MONITORING AND EVALUATION FRAMEWORK. EASO is implementing a structured Monitoring and Evaluation methodology allowing evidence-based measurement of progress, corrective action-taking and reflective reviews. In terms of monitoring, EASO is making use of a number of tools developed in order to collect input from the implementation of the Plan and to guarantee feedback in real time. Results from the monitoring activities shall be reported through mechanisms deemed appropriate by the implementing Parties, such as steering meetings or other. Periodic or mid-term and final (ex-post) evaluations7 can be carried out in order to take stock of lessons learned and good practices. The evaluation(s) will be conducted in line with EASO's Evaluation Framework, which is based on the European Commission’s Better Regulation methodological guidelines for evaluations. They may be performed externally through engagement of evaluation specialist(s), internally by EASO staff, or a hybrid approach. In order to ensure completeness of evaluations and to take into account the views and feedback from the Parties involved, senior and other key persons from the National Authorities of the host Member State may be invited to interviews with the evaluators or to provide feedback by alternative means. The National Authorities shall commit to supporting the evaluation process and participating in such engagements with evaluators by mutually agreed appointments. Upon the entry into force of the EUAA Regulation: An evaluation report on the results of the operational and technical measures shall be submitted to the Management Board on conclusion of an evaluation. The report on the final (ex post) evaluation will be due within 60 days from the end of the Plan. For transparency and accountability purposes, evaluation report(s) may be shared publicly on the Agency’s website after internal checks have been made to ensure compliance with applicable provisions in Regulation (EU) No 2018/17258 and Regulation (EU) No 1049/20019. Other monitoring and evaluation deliverables, as applicable, shall be shared with the host Member State and communicated to the EASO governance structure (e.g. Management Board members and National Contact Points) where relevant. 7 Should the EUAA Regulation enter into force during the term of the Plan, a final evaluation will be mandatory and subject to a prescribed deadline in line with the applicable Articles. 8 Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 and Decision No 1247/2002/EC, (OJ L 295, 21.11.2018, p. 39). 9 Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2001 regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents, (OJ L 145, 31.05.2001, p. 43).

MONITORING AND EVALUATION FRAMEWORK. EASO is implementing a structured Monitoring and Evaluation methodology allowing evidence-based measurement of progress, corrective action-taking and reflective reviews. In terms of monitoring, EASO is making use of a number of tools developed in order to collect input from the implementation of the Plan and to guarantee feedback in real time. Results from the monitoring activities shall be reported through mechanisms deemed appropriate by the implementing Parties, such as steering meetings or other. Periodic or mid-term and final (ex-post) evaluations7 evaluations5 can be carried out in order to take stock of lessons learned and good practices. The evaluation(s) will be conducted in line with EASO's Evaluation Framework, which is based on the European Commission’s Better Regulation methodological guidelines for evaluations. They may be performed externally through engagement of evaluation specialist(s), internally by EASO staff, or a hybrid approach. In order to ensure completeness of evaluations and to take into account the views and feedback from the Parties involved, senior and other key persons from the National Authorities of the host Member State may be invited to interviews with the evaluators or to provide feedback by alternative means. The National Authorities shall commit to supporting the evaluation process and participating in such engagements with evaluators by mutually agreed appointments. Upon the entry into force of the EUAA Regulation: An evaluation report on the results of the operational and technical measures shall be submitted to the Management Board on conclusion of an evaluation. The report on the final (ex post) evaluation will be due within 60 days from the end of the Plan. For transparency and accountability purposes, evaluation report(s) may may, following consultation with the host Member State, be shared publicly on the Agency’s website after internal checks have been made to ensure compliance with applicable provisions in Regulation (EU) No 2018/17258 2018/17256 and Regulation (EU) No 1049/200191049/20017. Other monitoring and evaluation deliverables, as applicable, shall be shared with the host Member State and communicated to the EASO governance structure (e.g. e.g., Management Board members and National Contact Points) where relevant. 7 Should the EUAA Regulation enter into force during the term of the Plan, a final evaluation will be mandatory and subject to a prescribed deadline in line with the applicable Articles. 8 Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 and Decision No 1247/2002/EC, (OJ L 295, 21.11.2018, p. 39). 9 Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2001 regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents, (OJ L 145, 31.05.2001, p. 43).

MONITORING AND EVALUATION FRAMEWORK. EASO is implementing a structured Monitoring and Evaluation methodology allowing evidence-based measurement of progress, corrective action-taking and reflective reviews. In terms of monitoring, EASO is making use of a number of tools developed in order to collect input from the implementation of the Plan and to guarantee feedback in real time. Results from the monitoring activities shall be reported through mechanisms deemed appropriate by the implementing Parties, such as steering meetings or other. Periodic or mid-term and final (ex-post) evaluations7 evaluations5 can be carried out in order to take stock of lessons learned and good practices. The evaluation(s) will be conducted in line with EASO's Evaluation Framework, which is based on the European Commission’s Better Regulation methodological guidelines for evaluations. They may be performed externally through engagement of evaluation specialist(s), internally by EASO staff, or a hybrid approach. In order to ensure completeness of evaluations and to take into account the views and feedback from the Parties involved, senior and other key persons from the National Authorities of the host Member State may be invited to interviews with the evaluators or to provide feedback by alternative means. The National Authorities shall commit to supporting the evaluation process and participating in such engagements with evaluators by mutually agreed appointments. Upon the entry into force of the EUAA Regulation: An evaluation report on the results of the operational and technical measures shall be submitted to the Management Board on conclusion of an evaluation. The report on the final (ex post) evaluation will be due within 60 days from the end of the Plan. For transparency and accountability purposes, evaluation report(s) may be shared publicly on the Agency’s website after internal checks have been made to ensure compliance with applicable provisions in Regulation (EU) No 2018/17258 2018/17256 and Regulation (EU) No 1049/200191049/20017. Other monitoring and evaluation deliverables, as applicable, shall be shared with the host Member State and communicated to the EASO governance structure (e.g. Management Board members and National Contact Points) where relevant. 7 5 Should the EUAA Regulation enter into force during the term of the Plan, a final evaluation will be mandatory and subject to a prescribed deadline in line with the applicable Articles. 8 Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 and Decision No 1247/2002/EC, (OJ L 295, 21.11.2018, p. 39). 9 Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2001 regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents, (OJ L 145, 31.05.2001, p. 43).

MONITORING AND EVALUATION FRAMEWORK. EASO is implementing a structured Monitoring and Evaluation methodology allowing evidence-based measurement of progress, corrective action-taking and reflective reviews. In terms of monitoring, EASO is making use of a number of tools developed in order to collect input from the implementation of the Plan and to guarantee feedback in real time. Results from the monitoring activities shall be reported through mechanisms deemed appropriate by the implementing Parties, such as steering meetings or other. Periodic or mid-term and final (ex-post) evaluations7 evaluations5 can be carried out in order to take stock of lessons learned and good practices. The evaluation(s) will be conducted in line with EASO's Evaluation Framework, which is based on the European Commission’s Better Regulation methodological guidelines for evaluations. They may be performed externally through engagement of evaluation specialist(s), internally by EASO staff, or a hybrid approach. In order to ensure completeness of evaluations and to take into account the views and feedback from the Parties involved, senior and other key persons from the National Authorities of the host Member State may be invited to interviews with the evaluators or to provide feedback by alternative means. The National Authorities shall commit to supporting the evaluation process and participating in such engagements with evaluators by mutually agreed appointments. Upon the entry into force of the EUAA Regulation: An evaluation report on the results of the operational and technical measures shall be submitted to the Management Board on conclusion of an evaluation. The report on the final (ex post) evaluation will be due within 60 days from the end of the Plan. For transparency and accountability purposes, evaluation report(s) may be shared publicly on the Agency’s website after internal checks have been made to ensure compliance with applicable provisions in Regulation (EU) No 2018/17258 2018/17256 and Regulation (EU) No 1049/200191049/20017. Other monitoring and evaluation deliverables, as applicable, shall be shared with the host Member State and communicated to the EASO governance structure (e.g. e.g., Management Board members and National Contact Points) where relevant. 7 5 Should the EUAA Regulation enter into force during the term of the Plan, a final evaluation will be mandatory and subject to a prescribed deadline in line with the applicable Articles. 8 Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 and Decision No 1247/2002/EC, (OJ L 295, 21.11.2018, p. 39). 9 Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2001 regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents, (OJ L 145, 31.05.2001, p. 43).

MONITORING AND EVALUATION FRAMEWORK. EASO is implementing a structured Monitoring and Evaluation methodology allowing evidence-based measurement of progress, corrective action-taking and reflective reviews. In terms of monitoring, EASO is making use of a number of tools developed in order to collect input from the implementation of the Plan and to guarantee feedback in real time. Results from the monitoring activities shall be reported through mechanisms deemed appropriate by the implementing Parties, such as steering meetings or other. Periodic or mid-term and final (ex-post) evaluations7 evaluations9 can be carried out in order to take stock of lessons learned and good practices. The evaluation(s) will be conducted in line with EASO's Evaluation Framework, which is based on the European Commission’s Better Regulation methodological guidelines for evaluations. They may be performed externally through engagement of evaluation specialist(s), internally by EASO staff, or a hybrid approach. In order to ensure completeness of evaluations and to take into account the views and feedback from the Parties involved, senior and other key persons from the National Authorities of the host Member State may be invited to interviews with the evaluators or to provide feedback by alternative means. The National Authorities shall commit to supporting the evaluation process and participating in such engagements with evaluators by mutually agreed appointments. Upon 9 Should the entry EUAA Regulation enter into force during the term of the EUAA Regulation: An evaluation report on the results of the operational and technical measures shall be submitted to the Management Board on conclusion of an evaluation. The report on the Plan, a final (ex post) evaluation will be due within 60 days from mandatory and subject to a prescribed deadline in line with the end of the Planapplicable Articles. For transparency and accountability purposes, evaluation report(s) may be shared publicly on the Agency’s website after internal checks have been made to ensure compliance with applicable provisions in Regulation (EU) No 2018/17258 2018/172510 and Regulation (EU) No 1049/200191049/200111. Other monitoring and evaluation deliverables, as applicable, shall be shared with the host Member State and communicated to the EASO governance structure (e.g. Management Board members and National Contact Points) where relevant. 7 Should the EUAA Regulation enter into force during the term of the Plan, a final evaluation will be mandatory and subject to a prescribed deadline in line with the applicable Articles. 8 Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 and Decision No 1247/2002/EC, (OJ L 295, 21.11.2018, p. 39). 9 Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2001 regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents, (OJ L 145, 31.05.2001, p. 43).